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Fabric 1

Sunbrella
Producer/Manufacturer: Trivantage LLC
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Solar Fix Thread
Producer/Manufacturer: The Miami Corp.
Primary Use: Webbing/Narrow Fabric

Fabric 3

YKK Zippers
Producer/Manufacturer: Manart-Hirsch Co. Inc.
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings

Fabric 4

Costa Track
Producer/Manufacturer: Trivantage LLC
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings

Design Name
Rob Kotowski

Design Company
Lake Shore Boat Top Company

Fabrication Name
Rob Kotowski, Gregory Phillips, Mark Durecki

Fabrication Company
Lake Shore Boat Top Company

Installation Name
Rob Kotowski, Gregory Phillips, Mark Durecki

Installation Company
Lake Shore Boat Top Company

Please describe the project specifications

The customer purchased this boat new and wanted a cover to help keep the boat clean and to protect his investment. He also wanted a cover that could be multi-purposed for towing and for storage. We created a cover for this boat which would provide the ultimate protection while trailering and/or in storage to keep the boat clean. We tracked the entire hardtop so that the cover could zip on and off for attachment. We also added front towing straps that secured down to the trailer for added protection. We added vents to the port and starboard side to allow some of the heat and moisture to escape.

What is unique or complex about the project?

What was complex about this project was finding the best way to build this job so it would be easy for the customer to remove and install. To make it as easy as possible, we added a zipper entrance on the port and starboard sides, which splits this cover into two separate pieces. By separating this cover into 2 pieces it allows for easy removal and installation and also allows the customer to gain access to his boat with minimal work involved. As seen in the photos provided, this cover provides the ultimate protection and is streamlined to the boat. We designed this cover to not only be used on land but while docked in the water. Easy to use, secure to tow and clean during storage!

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